Which one of the following statements is most closely associated with differential association theory?
a. It is impossible for any society to be entirely free of deviance.
b. Behavior that is unthinkable in an individual who is acting on his or her own may be executed without hesitation when carried out under orders.
c. People learn criminal behavior from closely interacting with those who engage in and approve of law-breaking activities.
d. Deviance is a consequence not of a particular behavior but of the application of rules and sanctions.
c
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a. changes in the fertility rate b. the infant mortality rate c. the life expectancy of people at older ages d. All of the above e. None of the above
Since the 1970s, people have experienced lower
a. job security. b. debt levels. c. unemployment. d. job turnover.
Which of the following is a theme for making sense of lost virginity identified by Laura Carpenter?
a. Virginity as a right b. Virginity as an honor c. Virginity loss as part of growing up d. Virginity as a curse
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A. families B. primary groups C. principal groups D. reference groups